We've been taught to feel very good about the fact that many of our societies are now apparently 'meritocracies.' But the concept of meritocracy is - from close up - rather more peculiar than modern politicians make out. Please subscribe here: http://tinyurl.com/o28mut7If you like our films take a look at our shop (we ship worldwide): http://www.theschooloflife.com/shop/all/